Grand Hotel Excelsior

Built almost into the bastion walls of Valletta, between the capital and the sea, the Excelsior has its own marina for guests in Marsamxett Harbour, and the best facilities of any hotel in or around Valletta, including a spa, gym and sizeable indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

The hotel is built almost into the bastion walls of Valletta between the capital and the sea. To one side of the hotel is Marsamxett Harbour and panoramic views across the water to Manoel Island and Sliema, while on the other are the fortifications of Valletta whose main gate (City Gate) is just a few minutes walk away.

The hotel has the most extensive facilities of any hotel in or around Valletta with a gym, spa, sizeable indoor and outdoor pools, its own yacht marina and plenty of space both inside, and out on the harbourside terraces. Service has slipped a bit since the hotel opened, especially in bars and restaurants. You can wait a while at reception too. Staff are generally very helpful however and are on duty 24/7.